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Well, it’s been a while since I’ve done much cutting due to getting a sinus infection and it’s bothersome wearing my dust mask. I have several new clocks cut but waiting on making the backers. Was going to wait and post all of them but since I’ve not been able to work in the shop and I was able to glue these and finish them up I thought I’d show them. Stack cut three of these and put a walnut backer on two and one with a cherry backer. Ill post a couple of the half finished clocks as well since I don’t know when I’ll get back in the shop as when I do get better I have some other things to do and it could be a while before I finish them up. EDIT: Not sure why the pictures came up in the wrong order.. Probably my phones fault, LOL.. well.. the phone operator

I tried another one of these. I took a picture of me sons truck made a pattern and this is the results. I painted the wood black before applying the pattern that worked much better. The first picture is the pattern on the wood before cutting. Next picture is it finished. The last picture is the original

With all the cold we've had over the past month (3 total days where we made it over 5 degrees), It's been hard to spend very much time in the shop. Even with the heater, too much cold from the garage doors makes it difficult to get much done. But I've been wanting to scroll something fun ever since I got everything going again. This was a really fun one to cut and not too difficult. It was designed by the Village's own Janevski. I really don't know what I'm going to do with it. Maybe I'll build a pistol box around it. What do you think?

Interesting 3d effect Birch plywood 4mm (about 1/6 inch), stain, varnish Video of making project Pattern

GEEZ! Wish I'd gotten one a lot sooner. Using spiral blades on my old Hitachi it seemed just as I was getting my groove on..... BROKEN BLADE. On the 788 I cut both these horse portraits and only broke one blade. Also thought the old saw was very light on vibration. Much to my amazement the 788 seems vibration free in comparison. I LOVE IT! Now for some final sanding and finish.

This is Garden Kitty by Jacob Fowler. Pretty happy with how it turned out. Straight lines always gave me a problem- I did better with this. Not quite perfect but at least now it was do to me not having consistent pressure pushing it thru instead of the blade wobbling. Felt more in control doing tight corners than before.Did break a bridge on one of the fairy wings, now it just looks like a double wing. 1/4 in BB, 2/0 FD blade.

Still a WIP, it's cut, sanded just need to stain and add the bling. Going to a gal friend in N.Y. who is going to some rough times right now. Thanks Bob for doing the pattern for me I really appreciate it.

Here was one of this weekends project. Done on Basswood. Wolves and Eagles are some of my favorites to cut. Dragons too but I don't find a lot of Fret Dragons.

My Excalibur won't pass the nickel test at any speed, because I have the saw tilted forward and the table waxed. I don't know if the nickel would stay on if laid flat.

So I saw these pictures on Pinterest and I wanted to try it. Wasn’t sure how it would turn out if it was cut. I got a picture of my daughter and her boyfriend and made a pattern in GIMP. I’m happy with the results. However the next time I make one of these I will paint the wood first then cut it.

One thing I noticed on your tray is that the grain in the layers of the bottom are at right angles. This can cause warping since the individual pieces of wood will expand/contract at different rates with or across the grain. This is why plywood will have an odd number of plies, which will "balance" this warping. I suspect, however, that the major cause of the warping is the direct sunlight on the wood, which dried out the upper layer of the bottom more than the lowest layer. It shrunk more than the other, which caused it to bow upward. If that is the case, then letting it set in a shady spot for a period of time might allow it to flatten again, as the moisture contents become more similar.

CUT THIS OUT DURING THE WEEKEND,USING 1/4 INCH PLY,PLAN ON ATTACHING A BACKER AS SON AS I FIND A SUITABLE PIECE OF WOOD FOR IT,PATTERN BY HOLTZ BROTHERS

A couple pieces I finished while off work this week. The shuttle is for a friend at work, a sort of going away present. He’s moving. The lighthouse was requested by another friend as a gift for his mom. It was the first time I tried rounding the edges. I have a Dremel with the plunge router attachment that I used. I think it looks better than the squared edges. 3328E379-2E2C-409C-8458-3271A5DB4E7D.MOV

Maybe a good way to keep tract of how long a piece takes but i see no advantage to know run time on a saw. That saw should outlast you. I would not want to tell a person buying the saw how much time is on it. Can work against you even though it maybe low number. really do not know how hard that saw was worked within that time frame. Alot different cutting thicker 3D projects than thin fret work. But i guess for your own knowledge maybe it is good. Just an opinion.

Congrats and good luck with the new saw. Feels good doesn't it? Got my new Delta 2 weeks ago. Have only been able to use it a couple days. Tomorrow finally able to get back to it.

Another pattern from Sheila Landry, this time it is a Grosbeak, a little intricate cuts but overall not too bad.

Another project for my B-I-L. His dad used to fly a B-25 in WWII. He set up a memorial stand with a folded flag and pictures. Cutting went fast, design, not so fast. Had to go to the copy store twice since the first one was too small. 19.5" x 12" final size. 1/8" BBPW on 1/4" backer. Time to give my eyes a rest for a while.

Projects on hold and in progres. The first is the wood is crumbling and the other one is my house number. The plain pattern is a Steve good pattern with changed font and a plain from SSV. The plain is from Neplun Janeuski. both in working stages. I have put the pattern together.

Thanks! I'll do that. I did a little cutting with it this afternoon to try it out. The guy I got it from is a cabinet maker. He said he bought it new about 9 months ago. Used a couple times then just sits all lonely in the corner. That saw is not going to be lonely any more!

How and how much BLO is applied, will determine if your technique will be a problem or not. It all depends on whether or not the wood absorbs all the oil. The standard procedure for BLO application is to wipe it on liberally, let it set for a few minutes, then wipe it off. Some will do more than one application. It depends on the wood and how porous the grain is. Open grain wood like red oak will obviously absorb more oil than a closed grain wood like maple. If you flood the wood with BLO, I recommend wiping off any excess, after several minutes. If you don't, you risk the excess oil staying soft for a long time. It will feel gummy and greasy, attract dust/dirt, show fingerprints, etc. If you apply the BLO lightly, by wiping it on, you may not have to wipe any off, but you will still have BLO soaked rags. The key is to not ball them up and throw them in the trash can. If you are familiar with baling hay, you know that you can't pack damp hay bales in a barn or heat builds up sufficient to ignite the hay. Think of BLO rags as bales of hay. After using them, spread them out on a non-flammable surface until they are dry. Or you can put them in a pail of water. I take mine outside and hang them someplace where they get air circulation to dry. Throw them in an outdoor fire ring. Spread them out on the driveway. Just never ball them up and put them in a trash can. The rags are a hazard, but one that is readily managed. Folks just need to know the dangers. I'm not trying to sell anyone on BLO over mineral oil. If the mineral oil gives you what you want, then by all means keep using it. I just think it's good to know the relevant strengths and weaknesses of any finishing product you use, so that you can choose the appropriate one for your project.

Thanks. some helpful stuff there. Blade drift is always a problem, and while I always try to keep all my saws absolutely perpendicular to the wood, well, stuff happens. Blade tension is important as well, and these pieces are much thicker and harder than what I usually do. I use a lot of red oak because it's readily available and inexpensive, but it is usually not more than ½ in. thick, where these are over an inch. No problem. This too, I shall overcome...

I did it! I am now the proud owner of a DW788

In my own experience if you are obsessive about tweeking and fine tuning a quality saw to minimize vibration you will get a reasonably satisfactory result at most speeds - but will still get some level of vibration outside the "sweet" spot - to get to the next level - (as close to 100% vibration free as possible) - depends on the mounting. My Excalibur has been mounted on three benches - the latest is a massive wooden bench (not so much in size but definitely in weight) - it is a literal brute of a thing to have to move .... I can tell you the saw loves it - runs smooth as silk - no genuine vibration at all - not sure it would pass the nickel test - (also have it mounted on an angle) - but have to admit that since mounting on this bench it is a joy to run at any speed. Jay

I made many compound cuts using the jig method, I found Pegas modified geometry blade # 3 and #1 to cut most hardwoods including sapele . this blade was good on turns and worked better at medium blsde speed and real patient feed rate.

Thank you, everyone or your kind comments. I have decided to keep the glass. I actually was offered a pretty high price for it, though my wife isn’t sure that she wants to part with it yet.

Congratulations. Look forward to seeing and hearing about your work with your new saw.

@CharleyL I have heard of putting wax on the blade several times over the year. Doen't that affect finishing, like you get wax on the wood while cutting? Finish won't stick to wax. I have never tried it.

I don't run my saw at full speed. As said all saws have a sweet spot. The higher $$ saws are built with tighter tolerances and better components and can be tuned better. My EX 21 runs about mid point with very little if any vibration.

Why would you ever want to run at full speed? I run at whatever speed is best for the pattern and blade that I am using. I also run just below the speed that causes burning of the wood being cut. As the blade dulls I run a bit slower to keep from burning and then go back to the slightly higher speed after I replace the blade. If you overheat the blade it will remove the blade temper and the blade will break or dull faster. Keep from overheating the blade and it will last much longer. If the blade is changing color to blue, you are overheating the blade. I also apply paraffin wax frequently to lubricate and cool the blade. At the correct speed I get very little vibration from my DeWalt 788 and go much longer between bearing replacement too. Charley

As has been said, I think all saws have their 'sweet' spot, I know mine does, although I don't ever run it at 'full speed' either. Welcome to the Village by the way.

I have made two of these boxes using Steve's plan as is. They have both fit Kleenex brand boxes without any problem. Jim

I thought it didn't look big enough but I thought that maybe our boxes were bigger than yours. I will check the printing again. Thanks for the heads up Edward. Marg

All spot on points mentioned by Jollyred.

Did you smile all thru this beautiful cutting,? I would have! It's a darling to see.

I got my inspiration from @Old Joe ‘s post in General scroll saw named “Truly Humbled “. I stacked the two pieces and cut once. It’s 7” wide x 3 1/4” high. Cut on western cedar. The dog sled is from a painting my mom made for me years ago.

My attempt at a remembrance for the passing of parents.

Congratulations! I think you will love it.

My cousin came up with this pattern for her cricut machine. I did it in Baltic Birch instead of vinyl.

I had this pattern for awhile and decided to give it a go. Purchased from Sheila Landry and since spring is coming I thought robins were appropriate.

A Pistol box sounds Great,A Peacemaker would look Fantastic in it.Awesome job with an Awesome pattern.

Mixed bag of cuts, Patterns are as follows, Mermaid is by DDScrollsaDD design from years ago, Amazing grace is by Bobby Riggs, Fish fear me by Janevski, rhino is by Gayle at Scroller's Cafe and Chubby Unicorn is from a t shirt I saw. The Rhino and Chubby unicorn are going to a girl who works at the San Diego Animal park who is working on trying to create more Northern white rhino's by creating an egg to be fertilized since there are only male rhino's left. I donated both to her for the work she is doing. The rest were just fun cuts. Thanks again to all the designers you folks really help me have fun. jim

I found that 5/1/4 x 5/1/4 x 5/1/2" high works for me. I printed the pattern out, but didn't check to see if it was 100%, maybe that was my mistake.

I am going to make this one too. I did measure a few boxes of tissue and found that there doesn't really seem to be a standard in the industry as to size. So, I'm going to make mine to fit the largest one I found and the rest will just have to be a sloppy fit. I also asked Steve for a custom pattern for the sides. We live in an area that palm trees are very prolific so my wife wanted palm trees on the sides. Steve is such a great guy, it took him overnight to send me a pattern.

Wonderful work love it both ways

Love the pattern and your cutting is great. The color and 'texture' of the glass go hand in hand with the pattern. It would be interesting to see it backlit.

Perfect job Brian..he looks alive love it

THANKS YOU ALL and to Marg as you said I must. You guys are my help of how I am doing. I can't tel what my work is like I am to hard on my self. Barbara.

Very nice! A little water color paint or light air brushing and you could have some interesting Northern Lights with that wood grain! Not to say they aren't great as they are but, I immediately saw the Northern Lights in that grain and thought I'd make the suggestion. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Looks great. You should do well.